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Winter stories for younger readers (5-8)

The Penguin Who Wanted to Find Out

When the days are cold and the nights are long, there's nothing nicer than snuggling up with a cosy book! Here are some of our favourites for children aged 5-8...

Winter picture books

Winter books for older children (8-12)

Bad Nana: That’s Snow Business

Author: Sophy Henn

Interest level: 6-8

Reading age: 6+

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Bad Nana: That’s Snow Business

Author: Sophy Henn

Interest level: 6-8

Reading age: 6+

What happens when Bad Nana gets involved with the Winter Wonderland Variety Show? The third book in Sophy Henn’s young middle…
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Hans Christian Andersen’s The Snow Queen

Author: Hans Christian Andersen Illustrator: Lesley Barnes

Interest level: 4-8

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Hans Christian Andersen’s The Snow Queen

Author: Hans Christian Andersen Illustrator: Lesley Barnes

Interest level: 4-8

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This classic fairy tale story about friendship and the magic of winter is as enchanting as ever, and Lesley Barnes’ amazingly intr…
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Raven Child and the Snow Witch

Author: Linda Sunderland Illustrator: Daniel Egneus

Interest level: 5+

Reading age: 5+

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Raven Child and the Snow Witch

Author: Linda Sunderland Illustrator: Daniel Egneus

Interest level: 5+

Reading age: 5+

A stunningly illustrated story, reminiscent of Hand Christian Andersen's The Snow Queen, Anya's quest to find her mother and her b…
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The Night Train

Author: Matilda Woods Illustrator: Penny Neville-Lee

Interest level: 6-8

Reading age: 7+

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The Night Train

Author: Matilda Woods Illustrator: Penny Neville-Lee

Interest level: 6-8

Reading age: 7+

The magical Night Train takes some very special passengers to Sleepy Town, where they will become the main characters in children’…
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Princess Katie’s Kittens: Suki in the Snow

Author: Julie Sykes Illustrator: Sam Loman

Interest level: 6-8

Reading age: 6+

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Princess Katie’s Kittens: Suki in the Snow

Author: Julie Sykes Illustrator: Sam Loman

Interest level: 6-8

Reading age: 6+

A charming chapter book starring a curious kitty and a princess who loves her very much. Wintry, snowy fun!
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Snow Sisters: The Silver Secret

Author: Astrid Foss Illustrator: Monique Dong

Interest level: 6-8

Reading age: 6+

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Snow Sisters: The Silver Secret

Author: Astrid Foss Illustrator: Monique Dong

Interest level: 6-8

Reading age: 6+

This exciting chapter book with black-and-white illustrations is the first in a series about the magical triplets. Encompassing ma…
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Snow Dog

Author: Malorie Blackman Illustrator: Sami Sweeten

Interest level: 5+

Reading age: 5+

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Snow Dog

Author: Malorie Blackman Illustrator: Sami Sweeten

Interest level: 5+

Reading age: 5+

Nicky would love a dog more than anything, but her mum and dad don't want one. Then Nicky’s grandfather comes up with the id…
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The Snow Leopard

Author: Jackie Morris Illustrator: Jackie Morris

Interest level: 5+

Reading age: 8+

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The Snow Leopard

Author: Jackie Morris Illustrator: Jackie Morris

Interest level: 5+

Reading age: 8+

The Mergich Realm, a sacred and secret place hidden high in the tallest mountains of the world, comes under threat when soldiers a…
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Nellie Choc-Ice Penguin Explorer

Author: Jeremy Strong Illustrator: Jamie Smith

Interest level: 5-8

Reading age: 6+

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Nellie Choc-Ice Penguin Explorer

Author: Jeremy Strong Illustrator: Jamie Smith

Interest level: 5-8

Reading age: 6+

Nellie Choc-Ice, an adventurous little penguin, finds herself in a spot of bother when a submarine causes her iceberg to break off…
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The Penguin Who Wanted to Find Out

Author: Jill Tomlinson Illustrator: Paul Howard

Interest level: 4+

Reading age: 7+

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The Penguin Who Wanted to Find Out

Author: Jill Tomlinson Illustrator: Paul Howard

Interest level: 4+

Reading age: 7+

This charming picture book is a must for animal-loving children.
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Rabbit's Bad Habits

Author: Julian Gough Illustrator: Jim Field

Interest level: 6-7

Reading age: 6-7

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Rabbit's Bad Habits

Author: Julian Gough Illustrator: Jim Field

Interest level: 6-7

Reading age: 6-7

Gentle Bear wakes up early from hibernation one day and decides to build a snowman. Grumpy, know-it-all Rabbit comes along, and th…
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